John Rowland
Welsh footballer, born 1936
About John Rowland
Lived 1936 – 2002 (aged 65–66). John Rowland was a British association football player and association football coach.
John Rowland (1936–2002) was a Welsh professional footballer. Rowland joined Newport County in 1958 from local club Lovells Athletic. He went on to make 463 appearances for Newport scoring 9 goals. In 1969, he joined Merthyr Tydfil as player/manager.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Rowland?
Welsh footballer, born 1936
When was John Rowland born?
John Rowland was born on 16 March 1936 in Newport.
When did John Rowland die?
John Rowland died in 2002.
What was John Rowland's occupation?
John Rowland was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Rowland?
John Rowland was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Rowland (footballer, born 1936)
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